Lot 64

Ancient, Mauryan Period, Vidarbha Region, Cast Copper Unit

Auction # 5 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2000 - 2500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
Prof. C. S. Gupta ND Vol. 6
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
23.66 mm, 24.90 mm, 25.33 mm
Weight
12.29 gms, 14.83 gms, 17.21 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
c. 300-250 BC

Ancient, Mauryan Period (c. 300-250 BC), Vidarbha Region, Cast Copper Unit, 12.29 gms, 23.66 mm, 14.83 gms, 24.90 mm, 17.21 gms, 25.33 mm, Obv: Open hollow cross dot in centre, Rev: Three arched hill above crescent, probably struck by the ministers of Ashoka in Vidarbha area of Pavani and Bhandara, Prof. C. S. Gupta ND Vol. 6, very fine, scarce.